Our therapists offer DBT / dialectical behavior therapy in Montgomery, AL

Jerusha McClendon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has worked with many people experiencing mental health and addiction personally or in their family. Jerusha has 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Ohio State University.

Jerusha believes there is a need to identify and understand where the seeds of doubt and fear come from, as well as how to connect with the seeds of hope and purpose in the present and the future. Her job is to facilitate the conversation and allow clients to gain insight into their condition and develop an action plan to change their lives.

Jerusha’s superpowers include listening empathetically, relating easily to others, and critical thinking. She believes that all people have purpose in life, and she wants to explore that purpose with clients. Additionally, she strives to create a safe place in therapy so vulnerability can be examined and gains made. Therapy is a change process. Join Jerusha in this change process so that you can be a changemaker in your life and spread that change to others in your inner circle.

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with over 25 years of experience supporting teens, young adults, adults, couples, and older adults. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional regulation. Many people I work with are seeking greater clarity, balance, and deeper connection in their lives and relationships.

I earned my master’s degree in social work from Alabama A&M University. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. I integrate evidence-based techniques to help clients build emotional regulation skills, gain insight, and shift unhelpful patterns in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.

Seeking support takes courage, and you do not have to do it alone. If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or wanting a new perspective, therapy can be a place to feel seen, heard, and supported. I welcome you to take the next step when you are ready and begin your journey toward healing and growth.

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 21 years of experience supporting individuals navigating grief, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD. My approach is grounded, relational, and trauma-informed, integrating nervous system regulation and mindfulness to help clients feel steadier, more empowered, and supported in their growth.

I earned my master's degree in social work from the University of Alabama and hold a bachelor's degree in psychology. With a background in hospice and bereavement care, I integrate evidence-based practices with strength-based and mindfulness-based approaches to support emotional regulation and resilience.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can feel heard and understood while building practical tools for lasting growth. When you’re ready, I invite you to schedule a session.

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with over 21 years of experience providing therapy to adolescents and adults. I have worked in residential, acute inpatient, and outpatient mental health settings, helping clients navigate challenges such as emotional distress, life transitions, and personal growth. My goal is to meet each client where they are and support them in building the tools needed to move forward with clarity and confidence.

I earned my master’s degrees in mental health counseling, philosophy, and psychology from Jacksonville State University and Walden University. My approach to counseling is personalized and collaborative, using diverse therapeutic interventions that support each client’s individual needs while promoting self-awareness, resilience, and long-term well-being.

Counseling can be a rewarding and transformative process, and I am passionate about helping clients discover their potential and strengthen their mindset. Together, we will work to identify meaningful goals, build practical coping strategies, and create a supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout your journey.

Stan Peck is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating challenges like ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, spiritual concerns, and more. Stan uses an integrative counseling approach that includes existential and spiritually based practices when desired. He is passionate about creating a safe, empathic space where clients can explore wounds, patterns, and challenges impacting their quality of life.

Stan earned his Master’s in Community Counseling from the University of Northern Alabama. He integrates holistic, strength-based approaches to help clients access their resilience and move toward healing and growth. Stan tailors his methods to each client’s needs and preferences, offering both structure and flexibility in care.

Stan invites clients into a collaborative journey that not only explores what they bring into sessions but also invests in their future. He believes in each client’s innate potential and is committed to helping them move toward healing, wholeness, and personal greatness.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of experience supporting individuals navigating substance use, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship challenges. I have worked across outpatient, community mental health, and inpatient substance use treatment settings, helping clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful change.

I earned my master’s degree in human development and family studies from the University of Connecticut. My therapeutic style is person-centered and experiential, incorporating cognitive and dialectical approaches, solution-focused therapy, strength-based techniques, and emotionally focused interventions to support authentic growth and healing.

Healing is a process, not a single moment. I strive to create a supportive and grounded space where you can explore your experiences, reconnect with your authentic self, and develop tools that foster lasting change. If you’re ready to begin your journey, I invite you to take the next step and schedule a session.

Kimberly Tubbs is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of counseling experience. Kim graduated from the University of Alabama in 2010 with a focus on marriage and family therapy and counselor education. Kimberly has worked in substance abuse settings, which provides her the opportunity to assist clients with a range of issues. Kimberly also has a background in juvenile justice, domestic violence, family therapy, anger management, and mood disorders.

Kimberly prefers to approach therapy with the idea that the client is an expert in their own life and has the ultimate capacity for change. Each individual is unique in relation to their life experiences, and Kim as a counselor serves as a facilitator and motivator. She looks forward to the opportunity to help you make changes to your life to be your most productive and actualized self. To achieve this goal, Kimberly employs family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, and brief-solution-focused therapy.

Kimberly wants to empower you to be change agents in your lives. If you are ready for change, schedule an appointment to begin the journey to your new life!

I am a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) with 5 years of experience providing counseling and grief support. I specialize in helping adolescents, adults, and older adults navigate work-life balance, major life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, and loss. I have experience working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, genders, and sexual identities, and I strive to create a safe, inclusive space where clients feel heard and supported.

I earned my Master of Social Work from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University. My clinical approach is compassionate and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based, strength-based, and person-centered therapies to help clients build insight, resilience, and practical coping skills.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, grieving, or facing a difficult life change, you do not have to navigate it alone. I will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your goals and support you in building confidence and clarity as you move forward.